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Ned Kelly

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Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« on: 03 December 2009, 19:12:48 »
I have a Omega 2.6 but want to add a Vectra 3.2. Does anyone have any ideas on the downside to owning apart from fuel/insurance. Thanks :D
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #1 on: 03 December 2009, 19:28:54 »
The biggest down side is it`s not a MIGGY

lol :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #2 on: 03 December 2009, 19:47:46 »
Thanks Rob but neither is your Toyota. Saw a 3.2 couple of days ago and just :y wondered !! Didn't want to jump into the deep end.
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #3 on: 03 December 2009, 19:51:15 »
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Thanks Rob but neither is your Toyota. Saw a 3.2 couple of days ago and just :y wondered !! Didn't want to jump into the deep end.


Will have to agree but not even the mighty mig can tow in excess of 2 tonne offroad :y :y :y :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #4 on: 03 December 2009, 19:59:50 »
front wheel drive,not as spacious for driver and passengers a bit tinny these are the cons imho.

pros are great drivers car better handling than the omegas hatchback practacality
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #5 on: 03 December 2009, 20:38:41 »
Well use your inlet ducting off the 2.6, if you have auto I would recommend getting an AR35.

Might be easier to use an Omega 3.2 rather than the Vectra version
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #6 on: 03 December 2009, 21:19:52 »
Don't get a veccy auto whatever you do, manuals are not bad though :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #7 on: 03 December 2009, 22:10:16 »
Plenty of cons - can't think of any pros.............

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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #8 on: 03 December 2009, 22:34:10 »
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The biggest down side is it`s not a MIGGY

lol :y

I am really beginning to hate that term now, why is half the forum calling it that?  :-/

3.2 VectraC has trouble putting the power down, 210bhp and FWD don't go well together. Its a much harsher ride as well, thanks to it being FWD.

It will be more expensive than the Omega to buy, insure, and run, it will eat through a set of fronts in no time.

If you want a VectraC, get the 1.9 CDTi and go for economy, if you want power, get the Omega.
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #9 on: 03 December 2009, 22:59:37 »
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front wheel drive,not as spacious for driver and passengers a bit tinny these are the cons imho.

pros are great drivers car better handling than the omegas hatchback practacality
Omega will out handle Vectra all day. (Ask any Police Driver) FWD understeer ultimately slower, and far less enjoyable to drive on limit, will always run wide. Softer suspension on Omega more predictable on less than perfect sufaces. 3.2 Vectra lighter than Omega but torque steer and difficulty getting power down offsets this, RWD and weight shifting under acceleration give Omega the edge. Also for me the heavy transverse engine shunt spoils the V6 vectra for me when you're used to in line trasmissions.
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #10 on: 03 December 2009, 23:39:02 »
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Plenty of cons - can't think of any pros.............

 
I thought you might have something to say on this thread when I read the title!  ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #11 on: 04 December 2009, 13:38:27 »
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front wheel drive,not as spacious for driver and passengers a bit tinny these are the cons imho.

pros are great drivers car better handling than the omegas hatchback practacality
Ive always thought that saloons were better handling than hatchbacks,just my personal opinion. :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #12 on: 04 December 2009, 20:04:03 »
only draw back is doing a clutch subframe out job :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #13 on: 04 December 2009, 23:05:14 »
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only draw back is doing a clutch subframe out job :y

Try fitting a new alternator on a V6 V*ctra - you have to split the old one to get it out, then split the new one to fit it in then put it back together once the thing's almost in place. Really not a nice job.
I was really disappointed with my V6 V*ctra B - wanted one for years, got one went through two engines, an oil cooler, an alternator and gearbox selector switch. Had it 6 months, on the road for about 2.
When it drove, it was pretty quick, but handled pretty poorly compared to my MV6.
Ended up hating the bloody thing, ergo, ALL V*ctras are the work of Evangelists. :y
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Re: Vectra 3.2 pros/cons
« Reply #14 on: 04 December 2009, 23:09:49 »
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Plenty of cons - can't think of any pros.............

 
I thought you might have something to say on this thread when I read the title!  ;D ;D ;)

Can't think why, like! ;D
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